Historia
What was a conquistador?
A Spanish conqueror involved in the conquest of territories in the Americas.
What kind of food do they eat in Northern Mexico?
Meats, Wheats
What is papel picado?
Papel picado is a traditional Mexican decoration made from thin paper cut into intricate designs and patterns.
When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?
Nov 1-2
Name 3 Mexican foods
Various Answers
Approximately how much territory did Mexico lose following the Mexican-American War?
Nearly half of its territory.
What do they eat in the Gulf Coast?
Peanuts, Plantains
What four natural elements are sometimes represented in interpretations of alebrijes?
Earth, air, fire, and water.
What is an Ofrenda?
An offering prepared to honor deceased loved ones.
What is used to guide spirits during day of the dead?
Marigolds
Which Spanish conquistador led the conquest of Tenochtitlán with the help of Indigenous allies?
Hernán Cortés
What do they eat in Central Mexico?
What is the name of the chickpea Mexican skeleton in addition to makeup of her appearance?
La Catrina / Cadavera
What is the name of the tradition where five people climb and swing around a large pole using rope?
Papantla Flyers
What are the two items of clothing that Señor Womp Womp is wearing?
Poncho
Sombrero
What valuable mineral made New Spain economically important?
Silver
What do they eat in Yucatan?
Annote Seeds, Fruits, Pork
Name two social issues that Mexican murals and street art often address.
Poverty and economic inequality. Other examples include discrimination, oppression, and political injustice.
Where does parachicos originate?
Chiapas, Mexico
What year did the Mexican war of Independance start?
1810
Which European leader’s invasion of Spain helped create conditions that encouraged the Mexican independence movement?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What do they eat in Southern Mexico?
Black Beans, Tortillas
What is the social message behind La Catrina?
La Catrina originally criticized people who rejected their Indigenous heritage to imitate wealthy Europeans. She also symbolizes the idea that death affects everyone, regardless of wealth or social status.
What is the purpose of papantla flyers?
To celebrate and worship the elemental spirits
Where did the name Mexico come from?
Mexico comes from the mexicas, a people that lived in tenochtitlan.